Blithfield Barrel week 4 Blithfield Barrel week 4 A light wind conclusion after three character-building winter rounds After three character-building winter rounds held across November, December and January, the final round of the Blithfield Barrel Winter Series arrived with a forecast that at last promised something more decisive. by Nick Woodhead Posted 17 Feb 06:56 GMT Growing Pains Growing Pains The SailGP event in Auckland this weekend was extraordinary on many fronts The SailGP event in Auckland this weekend was extraordinary on many fronts. Thirteen F50 foiling catamarans on the startline, wild conditions with unpredictable gusts, and possibly the worst crash we've seen on the circuit since its inception. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Feb 18:00 GMT Portimão confirmed to host Inclusion Championship Portimão confirmed to host Inclusion Championship The championships hope to welcome over 250 competitors from more than 40 nations World Sailing is pleased to confirm that Portimão will host the 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships. by World Sailing Posted 16 Feb 17:31 GMT Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series update Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series update Ideal conditions for the RS Aeros and Melges 15s After missing the previous weekend due to a lack of wind, the Dinghy Frostbite Spring Series sailors returned to the water at Howth Yacht Club on Sunday with a building forecast and a narrow window to get racing completed. by Conor Murphy Posted 16 Feb 17:27 GMT Howth Brass Monkeys Spring Series day 4 Howth Brass Monkeys Spring Series day 4 Arcturus suffered a broken boom but there were no injuries Day 4 of the Brass Monkey Spring Series, sponsored by Tadg Riordan Motors, got under way under typical winter uncertainty, with early morning rain prompting the North Star crew to don their wet weather gear once again. by Derek Bothwell Posted 16 Feb 17:18 GMT Solos at the Dinghy Show and 70 Years of History Solos at the Dinghy Show and 70 Years of History Time it right and you may get to enjoy a glass of champagne The 2026 season is soon to kick-off, starting with the RYA Dinghy Show at Farnborough (Feb 21/22). The Association team will be on hand to help answer all things Solo as we celebrate the class 70th anniversary. by Guy Mayger Posted 16 Feb 14:31 GMT Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 2 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 2 When the going gets tough, the Finns get going Norway's Anders Pedersen extended his lead at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup with two more race wins in somewhat hairy conditions on the second day of the event. by Robert Deaves Posted 16 Feb 13:38 GMT GP Watercraft set to thrill at the Dinghy Show GP Watercraft set to thrill at the Dinghy Show A bumper display of exciting boats and kit on Stand L35 GP Watercraft are set for the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 with a bumper display of exciting boats and kit. Nautivela have recently appointed GP Watercraft as the UK distributor for their range, including the ILCA, Optimist and 420 dinghies. by GP Watercraft Posted 16 Feb 12:00 GMT Lincoln I.O.M Winter Series round 10 Lincoln I.O.M Winter Series round 10 20 skippers for Midland District round 4 in the rain Rain? I've never seen rain like it! Well I have actually, but it did not dampen the spirits of the 20 odd skippers who showed up for a great day of I.O.M racing. by Mick Chamberlain Posted 16 Feb 11:22 GMT A truly remarkable cruising dinghy goes on show A truly remarkable cruising dinghy goes on show Another side of the sport showcased at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 One of the most innovative and successful small cruising dinghies ever built will be on display to visitors at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show this month. by Joe Murphy Posted 16 Feb 09:42 GMT Paul Cayard to keynote HSS Classic Yacht Symposium Paul Cayard to keynote HSS Classic Yacht Symposium The Helsinki event on 28th March is sold out Legendary American sailor Paul Cayard has been named the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, sailing's most prestigious individual honor. The award was announced on 12 February 2026 at the US Sailing Rolex Champions Dinner in New York. by HSS Classic Yacht Symposium Posted 16 Feb 07:29 GMT Lark Class set for the Dinghy Show Lark Class set for the Dinghy Show A great programme of events lined up for 2026 Visitors will be able to see a brand-new Lark, which has yet to touch the water. It has been produced from new moulds, which represent a substantial investment by the class and Synergy Marine. by Nigel Hufton Posted 16 Feb 05:33 GMT 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia overall 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia overall Valencia finally saw action on the fourth and final day After another day without racing, Valencia finally saw action on the fourth day of the Olympic Week Comunitat Valenciana Youth (OWCVY). by 29er Class Posted 15 Feb 21:09 GMT València Community Youth Olympic Week overall València Community Youth Olympic Week overall Winds of 18 to 25 knots allow four races to be held on the final day The fourth day at the RCN in Valencia closes with four races for the 29ers and ILCA, with winds of 18 to 25 knots. by Pep Portas Posted 15 Feb 19:59 GMT Video: Gitana 18 launched at Lorient La Base Video: Gitana 18 launched at Lorient La Base The incredible new Ultim is in the water and the mast is stepped Gitana 18 is the trimaran which has been designed and built to take the great offshore records, including the Jules Verne Trophy for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe, to another world. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Feb 16:11 GMT Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 1 Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 1 Brutal opening day Norway's Anders Pedersen was the stand out performer on the brutal opening day of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup. The event, partnered by Porsche Centre Brisbane, is being hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. by Robert Deaves Posted 15 Feb 14:23 GMT Free Dom finishes Globe40 Leg 4 Free Dom finishes Globe40 Leg 4 Determination, patience, and courage guided the crew all the way to Valparaíso Determination, patience, and courage guided the crew all the way to Valparaíso, after thousands of miles and countless doubts overcome. by Sirius Events Posted 15 Feb 14:08 GMT Celebrate 80 Years of the Merlin Rocket Celebrate 80 Years of the Merlin Rocket At the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026 2026 marks a rather majestic milestone... the Merlin Rocket turns 80 and the class will launch its celebrations in style at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026 on stand J34. by Merlin Rocket Owners Association Posted 15 Feb 13:06 GMT New Musto Championship Range at P&B New Musto Championship Range at P&B Built to Race Designed by Musto specifically for competitive dinghy sailing, this range focuses on performance where it matters most. Lightweight construction, high stretch fabrics and race driven detailing throughout. by P&B Posted 15 Feb 12:00 GMT NorthStar 10th in ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix NorthStar 10th in ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Recording the top speed during the weekend at over 101.3 kph The NorthStar SailGP Team wrapped up racing in the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in 10th position overall, recording the top speed during the weekend and breaking their own in-race record at over 101.3 kph. by NorthStar SailGP Team Posted 15 Feb 11:51 GMT Exmoor Beastie to be held on 22nd March Exmoor Beastie to be held on 22nd March Wimbleball Lake is full (no surprise there) and the setting is superb Wimbleball Sailing Club are pleased to confirm the Exmoor Beastie is scheduled for 12.00 noon on Sunday 22nd March 2026. by Tony Paine Posted 15 Feb 11:18 GMT The Macnamara's Bowl returns The Macnamara's Bowl returns Royal Lymington Yacht Club's prestigious and international women-only keelboat regatta First competed for in 1978, the prestigious and international women-only keelboat regatta ran successfully until 1995. Since then, the beautiful trophy has been displayed in the club trophy cabinet but without further competition. by Peter Saxton Posted 15 Feb 10:52 GMT Noble Marine Musto Skiff Training at Ullswater Noble Marine Musto Skiff Training at Ullswater Get your Musto Skiff 2026 season off to a flying start Get your season off to a flying start at the most beautiful inland sailing venue (unofficially 'the Garda of the North'!), with a two-day training weekend at Ullswater Yacht Club (UYC) over the 18th and 19th of April. by Jono Shelley Posted 15 Feb 10:33 GMT Dinghy Show Discount Period from Hyde Sails Dinghy Show Discount Period from Hyde Sails 10% off all one design sails, covers and accessories Hyde Sails are delighted to launch our Dinghy Show Week Promotion once again, offering 10% off all One Design sails, covers and accessories. This exclusive discount is only available online through the Hyde Sails webshop. by Hyde Sails Posted 15 Feb 09:00 GMT 18ft Skiff Season Point Score - Race 19 18ft Skiff Season Point Score - Race 19 A hard-fought victory for the reigning world 18ft skiff champion Yandoo team Another day of incredibly tough racing conditions during the 2025-26 season couldn't stop the reigning world 18ft skiff champion Yandoo team of John Winning Jr, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake from scoring a hard-fought victory. by Frank Quealey Posted 15 Feb 08:44 GMT Emirates GBR runners-up in Auckland Emirates GBR runners-up in Auckland A wild day on Waitemata Harbour The Emirates GBR SailGP Team secured their second consecutive podium finish of the 2026 SailGP Season in full-on conditions at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 15 Feb 05:14 GMT Aussies claim victory in Auckland again Aussies claim victory in Auckland again Tom Slingsby and the BONDS Flying Roos carry winning form into Sydney Harbour homecoming The BONDS Flying Roos have stormed home to claim back-to-back victories at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, defending their Auckland title with a masterclass display in challenging conditions. by SailGP Australia Posted 15 Feb 04:09 GMT SailGP: Back to back wins for Flying Roos SailGP: Back to back wins for Flying Roos Australia's Bonds Flying Roos have once again reigned supreme in the City of Sails Mastering the wind and the waves, Australia's Bonds Flying Roos have once again reigned supreme in the City of Sails. The Aussies held off fierce pressure from Emirates GBR and Spain to secure their second consecutive victory in New Zealand. by SailGP Media Posted 15 Feb 03:31 GMT Crossing the Drake: Picomole Reaches Antarctica Crossing the Drake: Picomole Reaches Antarctica Aldo Fumagalli and the crew of the Rapido 53XS Picomole have crossed the Drake Passage Through a small number of photos and short video clips received in recent days (we will post a video separately), we can see that Aldo Fumagalli and the crew of the Rapido 53XS Picomole have crossed the Drake Passage and reached the Antarctic Peninsula. by Rapido Trimarans Posted 14 Feb 20:39 GMT Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild launched Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild launched Opening a new chapter in flying Ultim design After more than two years in build, Gitana 18, the 32-metre Maxi Edmond de Rothschild has been launched, marking the culmination of an ambitious construction programme and the start of a new chapter for the Gitana Team. by Gitana Team Posted 14 Feb 20:30 GMT 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 3 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 3 Disrupted again due to a weather alert affecting the Valencian coast The Olympic Week CV Youth, which has been taking place since last Thursday at the RCN Valencia, was disrupted today due to a weather alert affecting the Valencian coast. by 29er Class Posted 14 Feb 18:37 GMT 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 3 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 3 Wind finally makes its appearance, with Canada's Will Keilty leading Palamós recovered its true spirit as the Tramontana wind, starting at 8-10 knots and building up to gusts of 23 knots, finally allowed the 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy to get under way. by Jaume Soler Posted 14 Feb 18:32 GMT València Community Youth Olympic Week day 3 València Community Youth Olympic Week day 3 Weather alert in Valencia forces cancellation of racing again The third day of Eurocup 29 and the second day of ILCA 4, scheduled for today, Saturday, had to be cancelled due to strong winds battering the Valencian coast, preventing the scheduled races from taking place. by Pep Portas Posted 14 Feb 15:39 GMT Antigua Racing Cup: Simple to add, hard to miss Antigua Racing Cup: Simple to add, hard to miss Welcoming all comers who are seeking high quality racing with minimal additional logistics The inaugural Antigua Racing Cup, taking place from 9-12 April 2026, marks the launch of a new, purpose-built performance regatta designed to complement the Caribbean racing season rather than compete with it. by Louay Habib Posted 14 Feb 15:33 GMT Henri-Lloyd's Jib Jacket Henri-Lloyd's Jib Jacket Technical waterproof protection, refined for everyday wear Henri-Lloyd's iconic Jib Jacket is a fully waterproof, insulated jacket that delivers the brand's trusted performance in a modern styled casual jacket designed for life on and off the water. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 14 Feb 12:00 GMT Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Practice Race Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Practice Race Finntastic sailing conditions - The Greatest Show on Surf Winter arrived early in Brisbane for the practice race ahead of the 2026 Finn Gold Cup with Porsche Centre Brisbane, hosted by the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. by Robert Deaves Posted 14 Feb 11:40 GMT Strong Start to 2026 for IRC Rating Rule Strong Start to 2026 for IRC Rating Rule Issuing certificates to over 660 northern hemisphere boats for the new season Applications have been open for 2026 IRC Rating since the beginning of January, and the IRC Rating Authority has already issued certificates to over 660 northern hemisphere boats for the new season following a strong start to the year's applications. by RORC Rating Office Posted 14 Feb 10:12 GMT Big collision ends Auckland Sail Grand Prix day 1 Big collision ends Auckland Sail Grand Prix day 1 The Aussies sit second on 17 points, tied with France, with all to play for tomorrow Racing was cut short on the opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland following a major collision between the home team Black Foils and France. by Bree Purvis Posted 14 Feb 09:08 GMT ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1 ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Day 1 Major Crash Takes New Zealand and France out of the event The opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland was cut short after two fleet races, due to a catastrophic collision between home-team Black Foils and DS Team France. by SailGP Posted 14 Feb 08:44 GMT Emirates GBR fifth after dramatic Opening Day Emirates GBR fifth after dramatic Opening Day As New Zealand's Black Foils and DS Team France Collision Halts Racing The first day of racing at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix ended with an early abandonment following a dramatic collision between the New Zealand's Black Foils and DS Team France SailGP Teams. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 14 Feb 08:34 GMT Severe crash in Auckland Sail Grand Prix Severe crash in Auckland Sail Grand Prix Two sailors taken to hospital, condition reported as stable Racing has been abandoned on day one of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix following a major collision between New Zealand and France. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Feb 05:35 GMT Vaikobi Launches the All-New VXPII PFD Vaikobi Launches the All-New VXPII PFD Next-Generation Performance, Hydration and Storage for Paddlers, Foilers and Sailors Vaikobi today announced the launch of the VXPII, the brand's second-generation PFD in the VXP range, delivering upgraded storage, hydration compatibility, improved visibility, and refined on-water comfort for paddlers, foilers and sailors. by Vaikobi Posted 14 Feb 04:00 GMT Shaw and Partners set sights on 18ft success Shaw and Partners set sights on 18ft success Supporting two brand new, Van Munster-built 18ft skiffs Shaw and Partners Financial Services has set a high target in its seventh season of 18 footer sponsorship with their support of two brand new, Van Munster-built 18ft skiff hulls which will contest the 2026 Giltinan World Championship. by Frank Quealey Posted 13 Feb 23:49 GMT 2026 ORC Rules and Sailor Services now online 2026 ORC Rules and Sailor Services now online Also available is the 2026 updates to the ORC's unique Sailor Services system The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) is pleased to announce that the 2026 editions of ORC Rules and Regulations are available. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 13 Feb 19:37 GMT 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 2 36th Palamós International Optimist Trophy day 2 The weather continues to dictate the regatta For the second consecutive day, no races were held in Palamós Bay, and for the second day running, despite several attempts, it was not possible to complete a single race. by Jaume Soler Posted 13 Feb 19:19 GMT 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 2 2026 29er Eurocup at Valencia Day 2 A second day without action as heavy winds continue The second day of the Olympic Week Comunitat Valenciana Youth, held at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, was marked by heavy winds on the Valencian coast, forcing the cancellation of all scheduled races. by 29er Class Posted 13 Feb 18:42 GMT València Community Youth Olympic Week day 2 València Community Youth Olympic Week day 2 Second day without action as Valencia's winds keep control The second day of the Olympic Week Comunitat Valenciana Youth, held at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, was marked by heavy winds on the Valencian coast, forcing the cancellation of all scheduled races. by Pep Portas Posted 13 Feb 16:24 GMT Ullswater Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta Preview Ullswater Magic Marine Daffodil Regatta Preview Two full days of racing promise tight competition With February's chill still in the air, sailors are already looking ahead to the promise of warmer days and fresh breezes on Ullswater. by Jack Allan Posted 13 Feb 16:15 GMT